A LORRY driver is in a stable condition after his vehicle overturned on the A77 yesterday.

The crash happened just south of School Road at 7.20am on Tuesday, November 21.

The 57-year-old was taken to Ayr Hospital where staff describe his condition has stable. The A77 was closed for approximately five hours following the incident.

Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses.

Sergeant Cat Gibbons from the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Irvine said: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, or noticed a white Renault articulated lorry driving on the A77 prior to the incident, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Irvine via 101 and quote incident number 0434 of Tuesday 21 November 2017.”